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Adults living with Dyslexia: The silent struggle

It’s estimated 1 in 10 people in the UK have some degree of dyslexia. Throughout school, they are the kids that have extra time in exams or are in a […] The post Adults living with Dyslexia: The silent...

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Brilliant Brummies: Meet Yshee Black – Drag star on the rise [PRIDE SPECIAL]

Yshee Black is Birmingham’s self-proclaimed star on the rise, star of stage and screen and internationally ignored Drag Queen. The Kiki Queens winner has played an integral role in the […] The post...

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The Ivy Temple Row gets rainbow-ready ahead of Birmingham Pride

As the second city prepares for Birmingham Pride 2019, one of the cities largest and most colourful events, local businesses have been turning out in force to reaffirm their commitment […] The post The...

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Courageous Small Heath pupil sitting GCSEs while battling cancer praised by...

A Small Heath Leadership Academy pupil, who has battled cancer for two years, has been commended for her bravery and determination to succeed despite her illness. Year 11 pupil Ramlah, […] The post...

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Muslims to lead Birmingham Pride parade for first time in event’s 22-year...

Muslims will be launching Birmingham Pride celebrations for the first time in the event’s history as they march alongside prominent gay school teacher Andrew Moffat at the very front of this […] The...

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Brilliant Brummies: Meet Lacey Lou, the femme queen shaping Brum’s gay scene...

Drag Queen and Fantabulosa member, Lacey Lou is the founder of Glittershit; a community based club night aimed at fun, self-expression and, of course, lots of glitter. The event has since received...

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30+ loud and proud photos of Brummies preparing for Birmingham Pride 2019

As Birmingham Pride fast approaches this Bank Holiday Weekend, preparations are well and truly underway to welcome visitors to the city. In fitting with the UK’s largest two-day LGBTQ+ celebrations,...

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Brilliant Brummies: Meet Paul Aleksander, Birmingham’s ‘Queen of the Night’...

Activist and Drag Queen, Paul Aleksander is the co-founder of Birmingham’s infamous Dragpunk collective. The brand has amassed a cult following across social media hosting regular sell-out shows and...

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Over 80,000 set to back ‘No Outsiders’ at Birmingham Pride tomorrow!

Thousands of people are set to march through the streets of Birmingham this Saturday (25 May) to show their support for the ‘No Outsiders’ educational programme.  The parade will be […] The post Over...

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Saucy head-turning mural appears in Southside ahead of Birmingham Pride weekend

A gigantic but risqué mural has appeared in Southside to celebrate Birmingham Pride 2019, which takes place this May Bank Holiday weekend. Local Birmingham street artist Gent48 has painted the huge […]...

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7 photos of sexually-charged street art that’s appeared in Brum ahead of...

A massive risqué mural has appeared in Southside to celebrate Birmingham Pride 2019, which takes place this May Bank Holiday weekend. Birmingham street artist Gent48 is behind the huge new wall art,...

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Moffat, Muslims and Mardi Gras: Thousands turn out for record-breaking...

Now entering its 23rd  year, it is of no surprise that, year on year, Birmingham Pride has continued to grow and expand – and this year is no different. This years […] The post Moffat, Muslims and...

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15 incredible moments from the Birmingham Pride parade 2019!

It’s a celebration of love, tolerance, and diversity at Birmingham Pride 2019. Now in its 23rd year, it is the UK’s biggest two-day LGBT event, with the most iconic moments coming […] The post 15...

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Mayor Andy Street reaffirms city’s support to ‘No Outsiders’

In a historic Birmingham Pride, thousands of revellers lined the streets of Birmingham city centre to watch Andrew Moffat, and local Muslim community groups, lead the Pride parade. At its launch, Andy...

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15+ inspiring photos of queer Muslims owning Pride! 🔥

Birmingham Pride this year is all about diversity – especially for representing people of colour and other ethnic minorities in Birmingham. The event has made history with Muslim groups leading […] The...

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Police chiefs stand firm to defend LGBTQ+ community

With ongoing protests at schools in Birmingham following the ‘No Outsiders’ programme, West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson’s involvement in this years Birmingham Pride parade...

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Olly Alexander on No Outsiders: “We need to show our solidarity with Muslim...

A music superstar has waded into the ‘No Outsiders‘ row over protests being held outside schools across Birmingham. Olly Alexander, frontman for British synth-pop band Years and Years, delivered an...

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10+ photos of daring Drag Queens during Birmingham Pride! 🔥

Celebrations for this year’s Birmingham Pride are well underway. Embracing the theme of, ‘Love Out Loud’, this year’s crowd have shown up with some stellar, unapologetic looks. Pride is known […] The...

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Stonewall UK’s humble stand has huge consequences for the LGBTQ+ community

With so much entertainment and activities to partake in, it would be easy to miss the humble store where Stonewall UK were set up. A simple stand draped in some […] The post Stonewall UK’s humble stand...

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EU ELECTION RESULTS: West Midlands votes in THREE Brexit MEPs, as Farage’s...

As results from the European elections trickle through from across the country and from Europe, it’s evident that the new Brexit Party appears to be making huge gains, becoming the […] The post EU...

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